Sheds provide a convenient place to store your gardening tools, lawn equipment, or sporting goods. After deciding to purchase one, you also have to put in some thought to what size is needed to contain all of your items without overwhelming the size of the property. Use the following guide to get a clearer sense of what’s best for your situation.

3 Factors to Consider When Selecting Shed Size

1. Usage

In the past, sheds were simply used as extra storage space, but that’s no longer true. It can be used as a workshop or garage, for example, in which case, you’d need a larger structure. Smaller sheds may be suitable as outdoor dog houses. If, however, you intend to stick to a shed’s original purpose, compose a list of everything to be kept there—ranging from pool floats to bags of seed—to give you a general sense of what’s required.

2. Location 

You likely don’t want your shed to be the focal point of the landscape. For most medium-sized yards, a structure 8x10 feet is usually helpful without being overwhelming. For larger yards, you could upgrade to 12x12.

3. Legality

Your local government may have zoning laws that restrict the style and size of structure you can add to your property. Even if you can get the appropriate city permits, your homeowner’s association may have restrictions. Therefore, check with these organizations ahead of time.

When you are ready, OBR Metal Buildings and Components has sheds and other metal buildings to suit your needs. Located in Floresville, TX, they offer metal roofing, metal building components, and a variety of pre-engineered structures. To learn more about their high-quality products and services, visit their website. See pictures of their work on Facebook. If you have specific questions, you can call them at (830) 216-2022.